On Monday morning, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their first child – a baby boy – after much anticipation. Following the announcement of the exciting news, celebrities took to social media to congratulate the royal couple.
The baby, an eighth great-grandchild for the Queen and the Duke Of Edinburgh, is seventh in line for the throne and arrived at 5.26am, weighing 7lb 3oz. “This afternoon, His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex shared the news of the arrival of his and the Duchess’ first born child. Their son was born early morning on the 6th of May, 2019,” a royal announcement said. “Their Royal Highnesses thank you for your support and kindness during this exceptionally joyful time in their lives as they welcome their baby boy.”
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Below, all the celebrities who congratulated Meghan and Harry.
Michelle Obama
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Congratulations, Meghan and Harry! Barack and I are so thrilled for both of you and can't wait to meet him. #RoyalBaby https://t.co/mfE7uc6ooV
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 6, 2019
Ellen Degeneres
The #royalbaby is here! Congratulations, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The baby is 7th in line for the throne, which is crazy, because right now I’m 7th in line for the key-making kiosk at my grocery store. @RoyalFamily
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) May 6, 2019
Whitney Cummings
Patrick J Adams
Suits
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The entire #Suits family sends their congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on the birth of their baby boy! ? https://t.co/tayfmGEm8Y
— Suits (@SuitsPeacock) May 6, 2019
Liam Payne
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of your baby boy. So happy for the both of you.
— Liam (@LiamPayne) May 6, 2019
Prince William and Kate Middleton
“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted with the news of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son today, and look forward to meeting the latest addition to the family,” the new aunt and uncle wrote.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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Grace Back is a journalist and was formerly the Digital Culture Editor across ELLE and marie claire Australia. When not stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll, you'll find Grace with her head in a good book.
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